While cabinet materials like wood and metal are most popular for homes, a new material is making its way into cabinet design. Textured melamine is a synthetic material that can be used to create more durable cabinets for homeowners. Cabinets manufactured out of these materials are more durable, moisture-resistant, and scratch-resistant. This blog will share how to incorporate textured melamine cabinets into your home design.
What Is Textured Melamine?
Melamine is a synthetic material that mixes resin, wood, paper, and fiberboard to create the cabinet. Mixing these materials creates a strong material that can withstand different conditions in a variety of homes. These cabinets are made with a textured finish which helps them mimic the look of natural wood, without the high price tag.
Textured melamine can be used to create the feeling and look of wood, stone, or brick. This helps you achieve a modern design without paying for these materials. Textured melamine can be stained and painted to any color as well.
A More Affordable Option For All Homes
No matter what home design you choose, textured melamine is an economical option that will save you money to put towards other elements. You can save a pretty penny when you choose these cabinet types to put towards countertops, flooring, appliances, etc.
Textured cabinets can be easily implemented into your home because they look like other natural materials. Bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, and home offices can all easily implement textured cabinets because they can be made in any color and certain door designs. Customizing the cabinets with more intricate details and more expensive hardware is more affordable when you choose textured melamine over wood.
Included Textured Melamine Cabinets In Your Kitchen
Most homes utilize cabinets in the kitchen. Cabinet storage helps keep all elements organized and out of view of guests. Textured melamine cabinets can help elevate your kitchen to be more modern, without spending all of your home budget. The kitchen is improved when you have durable cabinets as it is one of the places that experiences the most humidity, dust, and food debris. Putting durable cabinets in a kitchen will simplify your cleaning routine and lower the need for frequent repairs.
Living Room Upgrades With Textured Melamine
A sophisticated look is created when you manufacture your cabinets with textured melamine. Putting cabinets in the living room is a smart move to begin with because it will hide unsightly items while also creating a dynamic visual. Utilizing this durable material can help you create a sophisticated storage space, while also creating a stylized space with open shelving for artwork, books, or multimedia equipment.
Since textured melamine mimics other materials, it is best used in homes with a more rustic design. Wood, stone, or brick can be mimicked by textured melamine and create a solid home design. Homeowners should include other natural materials and textures throughout the living space to make the cabinets feel cohesive.
Textured Melamine Color Options
Similar to other cabinet materials, textured melamine can be stained or painted to a color that matches your design. Some cabinet companies offer different color options, but homeowners can paint the cabinets themselves after installation. Some colors that work well with textured melamine include natural oak, grey, walnut, pine, cypress, espresso, grey-green, cream, white, black, gold, and cashmere.
If you have chosen your textured melamine to resemble wood, choosing a more natural color will help create the right effect. Colors like black, walnut, pine, or grey will help enhance the wood grain texture. If you have chosen another material texture like stone or brick, a brighter color can be used without ruining the illusion.
It is also important to consider what color will look best with other elements (flooring, countertops, paint, textiles, etc.) Choosing a color for cabinets should help enhance the rest of the room while sticking to a specific design choice. If you are putting cabinets in a bedroom, choosing a more neutral color will help it feel more relaxing. Cabinets in an office or kids’ play space may benefit from the bold color that adds whimsy.
Cabinet Options From RCC
Our cabinet builders typically work with wood, but we have started offering textured melamine to help more homeowners have durable storage. Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry can help improve your home in multiple ways when you work with our designers and builders to create a custom cabinet. We offer multiple wood types, textured options, stain colors, and hardware. Utah homeowners can benefit from cabinets from our team because they are durable, moisture-resistant, and modern. Not sure custom cabinets are for you? Check out our owner talking about our different design options on our YouTube channel. Learn more about our company and get started on your next project today!